The Rise and Spread of Islam

Which of these is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?

• There is no god but god.
• The pilgrimage to Mecca must be made.
• Fasting must be done every day.
• Donations to charity must be made annually.

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?

• Kaaba
• Tajj
• Hajj
• Medina

What is a major holiday in Muslim culture?

• Ramadan
• Christmas
• Kwanzaa
• Hannukah

What is the body of law for Islam that governs nearly every aspect of a person's life?

• Talmud

• Sawm

• Qu'ran

• Sharia

An Islam religious building is called a

• church

• mosque

• temple

• ziggurat

Which is the official language of Islam?

• English

• Arabic

• Christianity

• Cyrillic

How many times does a Muslim offer Salat?

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

• Six times

According to the Five Pillars of Islam, every Muslim must:

• Read the bible
• Give alms
• Believe in many gods
• Obey official priests

How many times should a Muslim perform pilgrimage (Hajj) in his/her life?

• It is mandatory to perform at least once in a lifetime if you have the financial and physical means to do so

• It is mandatory to perform twice in a lifetime

• It is not mandatory at all for Muslims to perform pilgrimage

• It is mandatory for Muslims to perform Hajj at least once; no exceptions.

What is Muhammad's religious title?

• Son of God

• God

• Prophet

• Messiah